In the event that you have already heard of the IMEI number of a OnePlus 6, it is because you want to either change the telephone operator, or you want to block your lost mobile phone. Indeed, this number is more or less an identifier and will allow you to perform some remote operations on your mobile phone.
In this article, we are going to show you how to get the IMEI number of a OnePlus 6? To do this, first, we will show you what the IMEI number uses are, then how to find out the IMEI number of your OnePlus 6, first of all if you still have your mobile phone, and then if where you lost it, it was stolen or you just don't have it anymore.
What is the IMEI number of a OnePlus 6 used for?
We start suddenly by seeing the purpose of the IMEI number of a OnePlus 6. As we quickly told you in the introduction, this number is similar to the serial number of a vehicle. The big advantage it has is that it offers the possibility perform remote actions on your OnePlus 6. For example, we are used to using it when we change mobile operator.
Indeed, very regularly, phones are sold blocked for a single operator. And in the event that you change your plan, you will need to unlock your mobile phone so that it accepts SIM cards from another provider. In most cases, it is after 3 to 6 months that you can ask the operator for free to unlock your OnePlus 6, for this, you will have to send him the IMEI of your mobile phone and it is with this code that he will be able to perform the manipulation.
Second and more common use of the IMEI number of a OnePlus 6, it is in a situation of theft or loss of a mobile phone. If you haven't set up a lock code for your mobile phone, all your files will be available to the person who found or stole it. It is therefore essential to block access to your mobile phone . A PIN code is a first security, however, in the event that the person replaces the SIM card and you have not configured a screen lock code, they can still use your mobile phone. By filing a complaint and communicating this number to the authorities, they may block the use of your OnePlus 6.
How to get the IMEI number of a OnePlus 6?
We now move on to the practical part of this tutorial, as we told you about it, if you ever still have your OnePlus 6, it is easier to retrieve its IMEI number, however, do not worry, even if you never have it. lost or stolen from you, you have other solutions to get your hands on it. Do not hesitate to read our article if you ever want to know how to block a lost or stolen OnePlus 6.
How to get the IMEI number of a OnePlus 6 if you still have the mobile phone?
First solution, you have your mobile phone and you probably want to have it unlocked by your operator, or write down your IMEI number somewhere in case of loss or theft, here are the different methods that you can use
- Directly from your "Phone" application
- Open your "Phone" app
- type * # # 06
- Do not call, the IMEI number of your OnePlus 6 will be displayed on the screen
- Since the settings of your OnePlus 6
- Open the "Settings" of your mobile phone
- Go to "About phone"
- You will find IMEI 1 and IMEI 2, in the event that you have two SIM card slots
- In the event that you can easily access the battery of your OnePlus 6 , there is a label on it with the IMEI number
How to find the IMEI number if you never have your OnePlus 6 anymore?
Finally, last possibility, you no longer have your OnePlus 6 in your possession and you still want to recover your IMEI number to block your lost or stolen OnePlus 6, you should know that there are other techniques, here they are. :
- With your telephone operator: Indeed, telephone operators usually keep a file with the IMEI numbers of their customers . You can suddenly try to get in touch with them by describing the situation to them and they should be able to communicate it to you,
- In the event that you still have the packaging of your OnePlus 6 , there is on the box the IMEI number on a label. He is also present on the purchase invoice.
If you want a maximum of tutorials to become the absolute master of the OnePlus 6, we invite you to watch the other tutorials in the category: OnePlus 6.
